December 16th, 2003
December 16th, 2003, fell on a Tuesday. It was day 350 of 2003. The decade was the 2000s.
17 years, 4 months and 5 days have passed since December 16th, 2003.
Fictional Date
December 16th, 2003 relates to an event in a movie, book, game or television series:
- Man On Fire: John W. Creasy and The Voice die.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 16th, 2003:
- United States: Hey Ya - Outkast
- United Kingdom: Changes - Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne
Movie Box Office
Which movie was on top of the box office?
- The movie "Something's Gotta Give" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is December 16th, 2003 and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 2003 is in full swing. The decorations are up and festive songs are playing on the radio.
In America, the song Hey Ya by Outkast is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Changes by Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne is the number one hit song. George W. Bush Jnr. is currently the President of the United States and the movie Something's Gotta Give is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, Tony Blair is the current Prime Minister. A popular software program called LimeWire is being used by many people to share MP3 files (and viruses). It's 2003, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of 50 Cent, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, 3 Doors Down, Nelly, Evanescence, Chingy and Beyonce.
Internet users are using MSN Messenger to chat with each other online. A flash animation of badgers singing "badger, badger, badger" has become extremely popular on the Internet. The animation, which loops indefinitely, was published by British animator Jonti Picking in September, 2003. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Charmed", "CSI: Miami", "Two and a Half Men" and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Simpsons Hit & Run", "Call of Duty", "True Crime: Streets of LA" and "Need for Speed: Underground". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "The Powerpuff Girls", "Ed, Edd n Eddy", "Grounded for Life" and "My Life as a Teenage Robot". Popular toys include the likes of "PlayStation 2", "Bratz (dolls)", "Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game" and "Beyblades (spinning top toys)".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on December 16th, 2003.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003.
Who were the best football players in 2003?
In 2003, the best soccer players were Pavel Nedvěd, Thierry Henry, Paolo Maldini, Andriy Shevchenko, Zinedine Zidane, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Raúl, Roberto Carlos, Gianluigi Buffon and David Beckham.
2003 in movies.
Movies released in 2003 included The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Finding Nemo, The Matrix Reloaded, Bruce Almighty, The Last Samurai, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, The Matrix Revolutions, X2, Bad Boys II, Hulk, Thirteen, School of Rock and Kill Bill: Volume 1.
Halle Berry
American actress Halle Berry proves to be the flavour of the year when she is listed as the FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.
Time Person of the Year 2003
"The American soldier" is listed as the Time Person of the Year for 2003. This is a nod towards the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.
Who were the best NBA players in 2003?
In 2003, the best NBA players were Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Ben Wallace, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, Jamal Mashburn, Jermaine O'Neal, Stephon Marbury and Steve Nash.
2003 in music.
Popular music artists in 2003 included Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Ja Rule, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, Evanescence, Beyoncé, Matchbox Twenty, Chingy, The Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell Williams, Outkast, Ashanti and Kelis.
Coldplay - "Clocks"
"Clocks" by Coldplay would go on to win a Grammy for 2003's Record of the Year.
Flash Mob
From mid-2003 onward, the term "flash mob" became popular. The phrase was used to describe groups of people who suddenly organised in public places in order to dance or carry out another seemingly-pointless act.
Michael Jackson arrest
Pop legend Michael Jackson is arrested by California police. He is charged with "lewd or lascivious acts" with a child younger than 14.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
- 17 years, 4 months and 5 days have passed since December 16th, 2003.
- Week Number: This date occurred during Week 51 of 2003.
- Leap Year: 2003 was NOT a leap year.
- Age: Anyone born on December 16th, 2003, will be 17 years of age.
- People born in 2003 belong to the Generation Z generation.
- Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1071532800.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around December 16th, 2003:
- November 16th, 2003: Football: Lionel Messi makes his debut for Barcelona.
- November 17th, 2003: The game "Need for Speed: Underground" is released.
- November 17th, 2003: Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes the 38th Governor of California.
- November 18th, 2003: Massachusetts becomes the first US state to legalize same-sex marraige.
- November 22nd, 2003: England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup after beating Australia 20-17.
- November 22nd, 2003: Model Carmen Electra and Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro are married.
- November 26th, 2003: Rapper Soulja Slim is shot dead in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- November 28th, 2003: Tunisian singer Thekra is murdered by her husband in Cairo, Egypt.
- December 12th, 2003: Paul Martin becomes the new Prime Minister of Canada.
- December 13th, 2003: Saddam Hussein is captured by American forces in Tikrit.
- December 14th, 2003: U.S. forces confirm that they have captured former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
- This date: December 16th, 2003
- December 17th, 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) is released.
- December 17th, 2003: Soham murders: Ian Huntley is found guilty of the murders of Holly Marie Wells and Jessica Aimee Chapman.
- December 18th, 2003: Michael Jackson is charged with seven counts of child molestation.
- December 18th, 2003: Serial killer Gary Ridgway is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
- December 22nd, 2003: Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved is awarded the 2003 Ballon d'Or.
- December 22nd, 2003: NBA: Isiah Thomas becomes the New York Knicks President of Basketball Operations.
- December 26th, 2003: A massive earthquake hits southeastern Iran. Over 40 thousand people are reportedly killed in the Iranian city of Bam.
- January 3rd, 2004: 148 people die when Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashes into the Red Sea shortly after takeoff.
- January 8th, 2004: The first episode of "The Apprentice" is aired.
- January 11th, 2004: The domain name for Facebook is first registered.
- January 11th, 2004: The first episode of "Drake & Josh" is aired on Nickelodeon.
- January 13th, 2004: Britney Spears releases her single "Toxic".
- January 13th, 2004: Serial killer Harold Shipman hangs himself in his cell.
Horoscopes & Birthstone Information
Zodiac & Birthstone information:
- Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 16th, 2003, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
- However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Ophiuchus.
- Zodiac Element: Fire.
- Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
- Native American Zodiac: December 16th, 2003 falls under the Owl.
- Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Television Shows
TV shows that people would have been watching around this time.
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - Reality TV show in which houses are renovated during a one-week period.
- Arrested Development - American sitcom starring Michael Cera.
- One Tree Hill - Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina.
- Two and a Half Men - Starring Charlie Sheen.
- Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica - Reality series about the marriage of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson.
- The O.C. - Teen drama sitcom.
- Teen Titans - Cartoon series.
- Punk'd - Hidden camera / prank TV show created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg.
- That's So Raven - Disney Channel sitcom starring Raven-Symone.
- Without a Trace - TV show about the FBI's Missing Persons Squad.
- CSI: Miami - Miami-based spin-off.
- 8 Simple Rules - Starring John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.
2003 - Kid's TV
Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 2003.
- One Tree Hill
- My Life as a Teenage Robot
- Teen Titans
- That's So Raven
- Jimmy Neutron
- The Fairly OddParents
- My Wife and Kids
- Lizzie McGuire
- Grounded for Life
- Malcolm in the Middle
- Rocket Power
- Dora the Explorer
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Ed, Edd n Eddy
- Bob the Builder
- The Powerpuff Girls
- The Wild Thornberrys
- That '70s Show
- CatDog
- Bear in the Big Blue House
- 7th Heaven
- Friends
- Rugrats
2003 - Toys & Games
Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 2003:
- Beyblades (spinning top toys)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
- Bratz (dolls)
- PlayStation 2
Video Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
- Manhunt - Controversial stealth-based survival horror game.
- Need for Speed: Underground - Car racing game.
- True Crime: Streets of LA - Open world adventure game that was released on the PlayStation 2.
- Call of Duty - FPS game that was set in World War 2.
- The Simpsons Hit & Run - Animated car game that was based on The Simpsons.
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - RPG game based on the Star Wars movie series.
- Animal Crossing - Life simulation game that was released on the Nintendo Gamecube.
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities, historical figures and noteable people who were born on the 16th of December:
- December 16th, 1955: Xander Berkeley: Actor.
- December 16th, 1988: Mats Hummels: German soccer player.
Weather
Weather information for December 16th, 2003:
- Dublin, Ireland: It was 10.1 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a cloudy day.
- New York, USA: Temperature: 36.2 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.33 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
- London, England: Temperature: 2.17 degrees Celsius.
US President
Who was the US President on December 16th, 2003?
- George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on December 16th, 2003?
- Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland on this date?
- Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
- A baby that was born on December 16th, 2003 was probably conceived around the 8th of March, 2003. (Rough Estimate).
- The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 16th, 2003 is the 24th of September, 2004. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on December 16th, 2003.
Videos
Looking for some nostalgia? Here are some Youtube videos relating to December 16th, 2003. Please note that videos are automatically selected by Youtube and that results may vary! Click on the "Load Next Video" button to view the next video in the search playlist. In many cases, you'll find episodes of old TV shows, documentaries, music videos and soap dramas.
Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about December 16th, 2003.
- 6,337 days have passed since this date.
- 547,513,200 seconds have passed since the December 16th, 2003.
- If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 638,765,400 times.
- Since December 16th, 2003, earth has travelled approximately 282,516,811,200 miles through space.
- If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 91,252,200 times.
- If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 47,086,135 steps. That's about 20,927 miles!
- Since this date, 6,570,158 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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